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What’s growin’ on

Nov.

16

2011

Friday, November 18th, 2011

We are Open Until Friday, 9 - 4:30

We still have some shrubs & trees, dry goods, stone, brick, cinder block and pavers, office furniture and supplies, as well as equipment that will be for sale through Friday the 18th.


Nov.

14

2011

Goodbye Letter



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November 14, 2011

Dear Friends and Family of Scenic Nursery,

I would like to thank those that have approached me over the last few days to express their fond memories and appreciation for Scenic Nursery. I have so many good memories and I would like to express my gratitude to the community for your business over the last sixty-plus years.

The Modesto gardening community has been a joy to work with. I suppose that when people are thinking about gardening, plants, and flowers, they are always in a good mood. We have developed a tremendous number of friends among our customers, many of which have come in since the announcement of our closing. I appreciate the support you have given myself, my mom and dad, and our staff.

Obviously this is a sad time for the staff and me, but I must say that the words and stories I have heard over the last few days especially have made me realize that we have accomplished what we sought to provide over the years. We created a business that gave recommendations you could trust, sold only the very best quality plants, and created an oasis for people to visit and enjoy.

I will miss you all.

Happy Gardening,
Jungle Jim
Jim Rogers
aka Jungle Jim


Nov.

11

2011

Farewell Sale 50% - 70% OFF Storewide

Farewell Sale


Oct.

20

2011

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Everywhere!

Written by Amy Lomeli

Looking for some fall decor? We've got pumpkins for the picking! Every year we set up our very own pumpkin patch ... View more


Pumpkins


Oct.

20

2011

Dry Onion Sets and Seed Garlic Now In!

Written by Amy Lomeli

Our dry onion bulbs and seed garlic are now in! Dry 100 ct onion bulb packs are $3.99 each and available in red and yellow. We're also carrying California grown Early White Garlic and Late Pink Garlic... View more


Dry Onion Sets & Seed Garlic


Oct.

20

2011

New Pottery

Written by Amy Lomeli

We've received three pallets of small pottery yesterday from Lotus International...
View more


Pottery


Oct.

14

2011

Fall Events

Written by Amy Lomeli

Gear up for fall with our fall events! This Saturday (October 15 at 10:00) The Furniture Market will be presenting a hands on pumpkin decorating activity for adults. These gals know their decor! ... View more


Oct.

12

2011

EXENDED by popular demand!
Now Thru October 16, 2011

Written by Jungle Jim

Two Week Sales!


Sept.

30

2011

Two Week Sales! September 30 - October 9, 2011

Written by Jungle Jim

Two Week Sales!


Sept.

6

2011

Is Your Garden Ready for Fall?

Written by Jungle Jim

Don't have time to switch seasons in your garden? This is the time to call the Garden Crew (523-2847) to get your end of summer maintenance done.

No, we can’t winter prune roses or fruit trees (yet), but there is a lot of other pruning that can be done to get ready for fall and winter. Fertilizing now gets plants ready for fall. Early weed control and prevention keeps the weeds from getting ahead of you next Spring.... View more


Sept.

1

2011

Open Labor Day

Written by Amy Lomeli

We'll be open regular hours this weekend through Monday for all you weekend warriors out there. Fall is fast approaching!

Prepare for planting with our Buy 3 Get 1 Free sale this weekend on Paydirt with Soil N Rich. This soil is perfect for hungry annuals and vegetables. Don't wait for spring for color in your garden. Fill in those empty beds and borders with our fresh fall lineup of annuals, locally grown by Fredriks Nursery. You'll have color over a longer period if you plant them now rather than wait for spring.... View more


August

31

2011

Dealsaver in Modesto Bee

Written by Amy Lomeli

We're offering a $20 gift certificate for $10 in the Modesto Bee Dealsaver! Click the link below to get details!
modesto.dealsaver.com


August

30

2011

Fall Planting

Written by Jungle Jim

This is the lead time into Fall. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are softening, and it is getting easier to get out of the air-conditioned house.

Fall is a great time to do planting. The nursery trade used to welcome fall with big sales that over time have gradually stopped. It’s not because fall isn’t a good time to plant, but because as an industry, we’ve lost focus..... View more


August

23

2011

Order Now: Bare Root Roses and Fruit Trees

Written by Amy Lomeli

Our 2011-2012 Bare Root Rose and Fruit Tree order forms are now available!

We have specialized in roses for over 60 years, and continue to offer a wide selection of both classics and new varieties.... View more


August

23

2011

Clumping Perennials For the Garden

Written by Jungle Jim

Our 2011-2012 Bare Root Rose and Fruit Tree order forms are now available!

As I drive around and visit gardens I notice a recurring problem with what to do with older perennials. The plants I most often see issues with are things like Fortnight Lily, Agapanthus, Liriope, Zephranthus, Day Lily and Society Garlic.... View more


August

11

2011

Wedding Bells

Written by Amy Lomeli

We will be closing early at 3:00 this Saturday, August 13, for Carissa's wedding. Many of you know Carissa Lucas as our Store Assistant Manager, and she has been a part of our team for over five years. Saturday she will be marrying James Soto and we will be closing early to accommodate the ceremony and reception.


August

04

2011

Jungle Jim Sez...

Written by Jungle Jim

Can you believe it is August already? It’s been a strange year, weather wise. Those of us in nursery and farming businesses sure notice it, and an airplane advertising friend of mine noticed it. We had winter, three weeks of Spring, spaced out a couple of days at a time, and then summer...... View more


August

04

2011

Poisonous Plants

Jungle Jim

If your garden has spring beauty but summer boredom, we've got the cure. We always encourage customers to visit the nursery at least several times a season-especially outside of spring! Of course there's nothing wrong with having spring beauty in the garden, but why limit it to one season?...... View more


August

04

2011

Late Summer Color

Jungle Jim

We often are asked what plants we carry are kid or pet safe. This seemingly simple question is often quite complex. There are numerous sources online and in print that cover this topic. You would be amazed at how many common ornamental plants are actually quite toxic! ...... View more


August

04

2011

Hummingbird/Bee/Butterfly Food Courts

Jungle Jim

Looking to attract nature into your yard? Depending on what you’re trying to attract, look at their preferred food sources. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies prefer flowers that have lots of available food, and like humans, it’s all about PRESENTATION - color, shape, size, accessibility, etc...... View more


August

04

2011

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

Jungle Jim

Don’t forget to prune your fruit trees this summer! Summer pruning is the key to making a backyard orchard easily manageable. There are at least a half dozen reasons we have for summer pruning your backyard fruit trees: height, air circulation, ease of spraying, crop control, thinning, training...the list goes on and on....... View more


July

19

2011

Fair Garden Progress

Written by Amy Lomeli

Our garden went up with few issues-and quicker than we expected! A day and a half and we went from bare ground to a lush birthday picnic area! We took a ton of photos, check out our album on Facebook to see the process...... View more


July

12

2011

Fair Time is Fun Time!

Written by Amy Lomeli

Scenic Nursery has been a long time supporter of the Floriculture Department at the Stanislaus County Fair and this year we’re helping celebrate 100 years of fair time fun!...... View more




July

01

2011

Fourth of July Weekend Events

Written by Amy Lomeli

Happy (early) Fourth of July! Although we will be closed Monday in observance of Independence Day, we have plenty going on this Saturday and Sunday. Join us Saturday at 11 for our insect expert, Anne Schellman, for her Bug Show & Tell. Although geared towards children, this event is a hit for adults as well!...... View more


July

01

2011

Jungle Jim Sez

Written by Jungle Jim

Here it is, July 2011. We had January, February March, a couple of weeks of April weather, a couple weeks of June weather and now it’s July.

Yes, it is July, but there are still plenty of garden things you can do.

Look for spaces to add color. I love to use landscape roses to add long lasting color with minimal care. Good landscape roses require no spraying, little pruning and provide flowers from April through December in our climate...... View more


June

29

2011

Reduce Your Pruning!

Written by Jungle Jim

I have been writing about landscape design over the last few weeks. As I write I try to describe what techniques I use when I design and common mistakes I see while driving around and visiting gardens. Too often these mistakes make for more work than necessary in the garden .... View more


June

20

2011

New Bedding Department Shade Structure

Written by Amy Lomeli

After the unusually cool spring we've had, the weather this week is supposed to finally break 100! Just in time for our first heat wave (hopefully a brief one!) we're putting up our bedding department's new shade structure .... View more


June

16

2011

Red, White, and Blueberries

Written by Amy Lomeli

We’ve had lots of questions lately regarding growing blueberries in our area. Yes, it is possible, and yes, we carry them! If you are thinking of growing blueberries, we highly recommend our seminar this weekend on Growing .... View more


June

14

2011

Layered Design

Written by Jungle Jim

I talked about making sure that you give plants enough room in my last post. Here I want to write about planting so you see the individual plants in the design. You do this by giving your plants enough three dimensional space to show off.... View more


June

11

2011

Garden Design

Written by Jungle Jim

I want to write a little about designing and choosing plants for your garden.

Plant choice is one of the most critical issues in keeping a easy to maintain garden. When you look at plants in our plant bins it is easy to over plant and use plants that are going to over grow. Pay attention to the sizes on our signs and give your plants enough room to grow. DO NOT assume that you can just prune and keep them under control... View more


June

01

2011

What’s Growin’ On...

Written by Jungle Jim

June is traditionally full of gift giving opportunities with Father’s Day, graduations and many weddings and get-togethers held this month. Need ideas? We’re here to help! .... View more


June

01

2011

Good Bug, Bad Bug

Written by Jungle Jim

Every yard has bugs, both good and bad. The trick is attracting the former and deterring the latter. Here’s some tips on keeping a healthy bug balance in the garden. .... View more


June

01

2011

Blueberries in the Valley

Written by Jungle Jim

Although blueberries are not a major agricultural crop in our area, they can still be grown successfully. We recommend full to part sun and acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), moist, fertile, well drained soil. Varieties range in size from dwarfs (under 2’) to large hedge varieties (6’ plus) .... View more


June

01

2011

Sunflowers in the Garden

Written by Jungle Jim

Sunflowers are a quintessential symbol of summer. Whether growing for eating, beds, borders, boquets or for the birds, there’s the right kind of sunflower for any area .... View more


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